Collapsible camp cooker



5 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed March 17, 1955 George H. werden IN VEN TOR.

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coLLAPsIBLE CAMP cooKER Filed March 17, 1955 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 George H. werden INVENTOR.

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United States arent f COLLAPSIBLE CAMP-COOKER George H. WerdenyEngleWood, Colo.

Application 'March V17, 1955, :Serial No. 494,387

7Clairns. v(Cl.1269) This invention relates to a collapsible cookingtand heating ,apparatus Vespecially adapted 'for use by va camper, sportsman, hunter and like persons forvuse in numerous ways.

lThe primary object of the present invention resides in vtheprovision of aneasily portable camp stove Vor tent warmer which will enable res to be safely built, and .provided with equipment for arrestingrsparks and the like whilel properly venting the tire.

The construction of thisV invention .featuresa camp cooker employing a novel arrangement of parts, including a U-shaped member which not only. serves as a handle 'for carrying the entire camp cooker but which also serves to supportand' hold the chimney of the camp cooker when the device is'in an erected position.

Afur'ther object of the invention lies inthe Aprovision V"of a camp cooker which may be alternatively used as a 'cooking'stove or as a tent Warmer, and Whichemploys novel means for locking 'the variousrparts f the assembly imposition.

Still further object-s and features of this invention reside "inthe provision 'of a camp cooker that `is simple in construction, `collapsible so asto'occupy a very small .space when in a folded position, and whichlis inexpensive t manufacture, `thereby permitting wide distribution `and utilization.

"These,'together'with-the various ancillary objects and featuresof the-invention which will become apparent as the following'description proceeds, are attained byfthis collapsible camp cooker, a preferred 'embodiment of which has been illustratedinthe 'accompanying drawings, by Way of'example only, wherein:

Figure l is a'perspectiveview of theinvention showing Vthe 'collapsible campcooker-in an erected position, .and showing in -phantom `lines an `alternate p'ositionof the front member;

Figure 2 i-s an enlarged vertical-'sectionalview as 'taken along the plane of line 2 2-in Figure 1;

Figure 3'isvan enlarged-vertical sectional-view as taken along the plane ofrline '-3-3fin Figure l;

'Figure 4 is anfenlarged partial'perspectve View VAo'f the rear portions of the invention shown Awith the chimney member removed therefrom;

:Figure :5 is .a sectional-detail'view as taken along the `plane of line 5 5 in Figure V4, and showing the locking latches in an. enlarged scale;

:Figuren is a sectional-detail view taken along the plane of line #6 6 in Figure 2 and illustrating in an 4'enlarged scale the construction of the vent tting;

Figure 7 lis a perspective view 'ofthe vent'tting;

FigureS is-aperspective View of the various parts of the; front member;

Figure Y9-is a perspective viewof the invention shown in a partially collapsed position; and

Figure l0 is a perspectivezviewofithe invention shown in a completely collapsed position.

With continuing reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals designate similar 12 partslthroughout thevarious views, reference numeral 10 is used .togenerally designatelthe collapsible Y'camp cooker: comprising the present invention.` This collapsible camp .cooker 10 includes a top member '12 whi'ch'may have :suitableribsas at 14 ofany desiredor yconvenient configuration for rigidifying'the top member 12an'd 'for providing a grilli-like surface for the top `member -12. Hingedly secured totheange .16 depending from the side of the top member 12l by means of a piano hinge118is-1a :side'member 20 nand a like fside member 22 .is'hingedly :secured, as at 24, tothe flange 26.

The top member' 12 Visprovided with avfrontl ange 40V and `a rear flange 42. The center portions of `therear yange-42 areoutwardly struck, as at 44 and 46,.and.have

.riveted or otherwise secured thereto a-substantiallyU- shaped memberrf48 which serves the purpose of ahandle .for the entire collapsible camp cooker when ina collapsed position.

Affixed by means of a stud 50 to the Undersurfaceof the rear plate V7.4is a pivoted latch member 52 which ViS adapted to engage the side members 2) and 22 when in a collapsed position, the notches 36 and 38 servingtoven- .able the side members v21? and 22 to by-pass -the latch member r52, when thelatchvmember 52 is. rotated from the horizontal position as i-s shownin Figuresz9 and 21.0 to a vertical position wherein the ypivoted,.:portion^54fof the T-shaped .latch member `52 vwill pass through `the notches 35 and v38.

A "front closure member 56is provided, and.1has1hooks "58 and"6il receivablein slots .62 and 64 provided inthe 'ange 4t). "By means o'fbracketsfoand 68,,avU-shaped Stan'd' ispivotally attached tothe front closure plate -56 so'that the front closure plate'maybe movedfrom-.the Vposition as'is shown in solid lines inFigured to the..posi tion as is shown inphantom -lines in` Figure l.

.Hingedly secured to the rear edge ofthetop member L12 `andforwardly of the ange32 by meansofapiano hinge, as'at72, is the back plate 74 whichhas an opening, as at '76, in 'the juppenportions thereof, as can'be best; seen'inFigure 4. The`U-shaped member-48`is inalignment'with'the opening 76'and the struck out portions 44 and'46` aid'inthe dein'ition of the opening'T. Forming theverticai edges of the'opening76 areguides 78 and 'S6 anda 4support`plate^82 lhaving a peripheralangefgl is hingedly secured tothe'back plate`i74`by means of a pianohinge S6.

Hingedly secured to the lower portions "of vthebaek member 74 area'pairoflocking latches88'an`dl 90 ro`tat ably mounts-:l by means 'of rivets '92 and '94. lThese latches,"as"can Vbe'best seen'in Figure 5, are'each constructed l'from two-sections, that is, an -innersectio'n :96 and an outer'section'98. The outersection 93'is provided with an'offset-portion `160' as well as 'aninwardly'turned angeportion 92 so that-thean'ges 28 and 32, respectively, of the :side members V"Ztl and 22`can be `receivedbetween the inner and-outer sections '96 and 98 "of the latches 8S and 9i). Thiswill serve tothold theiside'm'embers -2ivand V22 Vas -well -astherear members 74locked in a position normal to each other andV to'the ltopnietnberiZ.

:A pair :of hangers 104 and A'106 'are secured Lto *the support vplate n2 and have hook-like portions, as at 'S and .adapted to engage the 'Uhshapedmenber y2148. This =w`ill enable: the. support plate 82to' be -hel'd substantially l horizontal :when -the collapsible c-am'p cooker 3 in an erected position.

Receivable in the contines of the U-shaped member 48 and onto the support plate 82 Within the bounds of the `to readily lie flat when it is in a collapsed position. Y

. The forwardmost section 114 of the chimney member 112 is provided with an opening 118 therein, see Figure 2in alignment with the opening 76.' Engageable with 'the guides 78'and 80 are retaining anges 12() and 122 on a vent fitting 124 having a pipe 126 attached thereto and being provided with a flange 128 on the upper surface for overlying the top surface of the edge of the top member 12. The fitting'124 is provided for directing flow of exhaust and combustion gases from the combustion chamber formed by the side walls 20 and 22, the top member 12 and the back member 74.

A spark arresting ap 130 is hingedly secured as at 132 to the chimney member 112 and is provided with a flange 134 for holding this spark arrester 130 in position.

T'he operation of this camp cooker is quite simple. With the front plate 56 in its extended position, the in- Vvention is designed to serve as a camp stove wherein the ashes may be'easily retained and which will permit further fuel to be easily added. However, when it is desired to utilize the invention as a tent stove or heater and when it is desired to leave the invention unattended for any period Vof time, the front plate or member 40 may be positioned as is shown in Figure l in the solid lines, thereby confining the tire. Suitable venting apertures 140 may be provided for the front member 4G.

It is to be recognized that this collapsible camp cooker may be easily collapsed'into the position as is shown in Figures 9 and 10, permitting the device to be easily carried from one location to another. Y

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modications and changes will readily occur to those skilled inthe art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, allrsuitable modiiications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A collapsible cooker comprising a top member, side members hingedly secured to said top member, a back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a U-shaped member secured to said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U- shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney member received in said U-shaped member and seating on said support plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening.

2. A collapsible cooker comprising a top member,

nside members hingedly secured to said top member, a

back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a U-shaped member secured to said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U-shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney member received in said U-shaped member and seating on said support plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening, said means including hangers attached to said support plate.

3. A collapsible cooker comprising a top member, side members hingedly secured to Vsaid top member, a back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a U-shaped member secured to said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U- shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney member received in said U-shaped member and seating on said support plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening, guides attached to said back member, and an adapter fitting engaged in said guides extending into said chimney member.

4. A collapsible cooker comprising a top member, side members hingedly secured to said top member, a back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a -U-shaped member secured to said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U- shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney memberreceived in said U-shaped member and seating on said support plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening, said side members having vertical llangesY and locking latches pivotally secured to said back member for engaging said flanges.

Y 5. VA collapsible cooker comprising a top member, side members hingedly secured to said top member, a back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a U-shaped member secured to said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U- l shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney member received in said U-shaped member and seating on said support plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening, said side members having vertical flanges and locking latches pivotally secured to said back member for engaging said flanges, said locking latches having inner and outer members receiving portions of said back member and said anges therebetween.

6. A collapsible cooker comprising a top member, side members hingedly secured to said top member, a back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a U-shaped member secured to said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U- shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney member received in said U-shaped member and seating on said support plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening, said side members having vertical flanges and locking latches pivotally secured to said back vrmember'for engaging said llanges, said locking latches having inner and outer members receiving portions of said back member and said anges therebetween, said means including hangers attached to said support plate.

7. A collapsible cooker comprising a top member, side members hingedly secured to said top member, a back member hingedly secured to said top member, said back member having an opening therein, a U-shaped member securedrto said back member, a support plate hingedly secured to said back member, means engaging said U- shaped member for holding said support plate in a horizontal position, and a collapsible chimney member received in said U-shaped member and seating on said sup` port plate, said chimney member communicating with said opening, said side members having vertical flanges and locking latches pivotally secured to said back member for engaging said flanges, said locking latches having inner and outer members receiving portions of said back member and said anges therebetween, said means including hangers attached to said support plate, guides attached to said back member, and an adapter iitting engaged in said' guides extending into said chimney member.

No references cited. 

